Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
of UPMC
Office of Education and Regional Programming
Co-Sponsored by
Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania
5th Annual Behavioral Health and Aging Conference
Integrating Behavioral Healthcare and Medical Care:
The Future
Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
COURSE DIRECTORS:
Americus DeSantis, CRNP
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Benedum Geriatric Center
LalithKumar K. Solai, MD
Chief & Medical Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Service
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
5th Annual Behavioral Health and Aging Conference
Integrating Behavioral Healthcare and Medical Care:
The Future (MC87)
Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This conference will address the challenges and opportunities in providing behavioral
health services for the aging population. Designed specifically for staff of aging and
behavioral health providers, (including front-line workers, therapists and clinicians), as
well as caregivers, sessions will teach tangible, concrete skills to address medical
issues, depression, home based behavioral health care, psychopharmacology,
wandering and nursing home selection. Opportunity to network with other professionals
will be made available.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to:
1. Develop strategies to create and develop innovative approaches to meet the
challenges of medical issues in behavioral health aging patients .
2. Describe effective approaches to address psychosis in late-life.
3. Identify risks for suicide in the elderly and resources to address it.
4. Discuss proactive plans for providing care for loved ones.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This is an introductory program for front-line staff, case managers/service coordinators,
therapists and clinicians. Family and caregivers are also welcome to attend.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Amy Crawford-Faucher, MD, FAAFP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry
Medical Director, WPIC Inpatient Primary Care
UPMC Department of Family Medicine
COURSE DIRECTORS
Americus DeSantis, CRNP
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Benedum Geriatric Center
LalithKumar K. Solai, MD
Medical Director & Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry Service
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
FACULTY
Mamta Bhatnagar, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics
University of Pittsburgh
Amy Crawford-Faucher, MD, FAAFP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry
Medical Director, WPIC Inpatient Primary Care
UPMC Department of Family Medicine
Andrea Croom, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Section of Palliative Care
Section of Psycho-Oncology
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Debbie Eisenman, LCSW
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
Integrated Health and Aging Program
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Sharla Gilson, LSW
Program Manager/Chief Psychiatric Social Worker
Integrated Health and Aging Program
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Jeff Magill, MS, CTR
Project Coordinator
Behavioral Health Emergency Management
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Kelly O’Toole, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Administrator
Adult and Geriatrics
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Betty Robison, MSN, RN-BC
Gerontology Educator
Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the
University of Pittsburgh
Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Ellen M. Whyte, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Director for Psychiatric Services
UPMC Benedum Geriatric Center
AGENDA
8:00 – 9:00
Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00 – 9:15
Welcome Remarks LalithKumar K. Solai, MD
9:15 – 10:15
Keynote: “Managing Chronic Diseases in Patients with Behavioral Health
Issues” Amy Crawford-Faucher, MD, FAAFP
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 12:00
SESSION 1
1. “Psychosis in Late-Life” Ellen M. Whyte, MD
2. “Providing Mental Health Care at Home: Challenges and Opportunities”
Adam Tripp, MD
3. “Dementia: Impact on Everyday Activities and Videos of Patient
Experiences” Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
12:00 – 1:00
1:00 – 2:30
Lunch
SESSION 2
4. “Seeing a Psychiatrist Where You See Your Primary Care Physician”
Kelly O’Toole, MSW, LCSW and LalithKumar K. Solai, MD
5. “Medicines in the Elderly- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”
Tanya Fabian, PhD
6. “Elderly Suicide: Awareness, Intervention and Prevention”
Jeff Magill, MS, CTR
2:30 – 2:45
Break
2:45 – 4:00
SESSION 3
7. “End of Life Choices” Andrea Croom, PhD and Mamta Bhatnagar, MD
8. "Nursing Homes: Challenges and Opportunities" Sharla Gilson, LSW and
Debbie Eisenman, LCSW
9. “Lost: When Wandering Turns Dangerous”
Betty Robison, MSN, RN-BC
LOCATION
Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center*
Cumberland Woods Village
700 Cumberland Woods Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-915-4085
*Please note that this address does not appear in most GPS maps.
From Pittsburgh: Take Interstate 79 North/Fort Duquesne Bridge ramp. Merge onto I-279 N. Take exit 4
to merge onto US-19 Truck N/McKnight Rd. Turn right onto Cumberland Road. Go past UPMC
Passavant. Turn left at the entrance to Cumberland Woods Village.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Before 6/1/2015
After 6/1/2015
Professionals
$100
$120
UPMC Employees
$ 60
$ 80
Families/Caregivers
$ 25
$ 30
Tuition Includes:
· Registration and course materials
· Continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and coffee break
· Continuing education credit
Full tuition must accompany the registration form. Please return your registration form by June 1, 2015 to
benefit from the reduced rate. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds for
cancellations. No refunds can be issued once the program has begun.
Please make your check payable to OERP/WPIC and send it with the registration form to:
Nancy Mundy
OERP/WPIC
3811 O'Hara Street
Champion Commons Building, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 204-9090
FAX: (412) 204-9110
E-mail: mundynl@upmc.edu
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special
needs will help us better serve you. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the
program.
Continuing Education Credit
Psychologists
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer
continuing education for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for
this program and its content. This program is being offered for 5.5 continuing education credits.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor: CADC
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Office of Education and Regional Programming is certified by the
Pennsylvania Chemical Abuse Certification Board (PCACB) to provide Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor (CADC) continuing education credits for those participants attending the entire program.
Counselors
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic has been approved by NBCC as an Approved
Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5059. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit
are clearly identified. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is solely responsible for all aspects
of this program. This program is being offered for 5.5 continuing education hours.
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners: CPRP
A total of 5.5 credit hours can be applied to training hours for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Practitioner (CPRP).
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: CRC
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies to provide
continuing education credits to certified rehabilitation counselors (CRC). WPIC adheres to the CRCC
Continuing Education Guidelines; 5.5 hours have been requested for this conference (accreditation pending).
Licensed/Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapists: LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT
This program is offered for 5.5 hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the
University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school
and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social work continuing education. These credit hours
satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For information on social
work continuing education call (412) 624-3711.
Certificate of Annual Administrator Training- Personal Care Home Administrators
The indicated numbers of clock hours are approved by the Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Adult
Residential Licensing. These clock hours may count towards the 24 hours of annual training for
administrators required in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 (relating to personal care homes).
Act 48
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to
offer continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. WPIC adheres to the Act 48 Continuing
Education Guidelines.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Nurses and other health care professionals are awarded 0.55 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). One CEU
is equal to 10 contact hours. Nurses: For attending this program you will receive a Certificate of Attendance
confirming 5.5 hours of continuing education. These hours may be considered eligible for completing the 30
hours of continuing education required for biannual nursing re-licensure in Pennsylvania. Peer Specialists:
This program fulfills requirements for Certified Peer Specialist continuing education.
Registration Form:
Integrating Behavioral Healthcare and Medical Care: The Future (MC87) – Thursday,
June 11, 2015
Please register before June 1, 2015 to benefit from the reduced rate.
(Please type or print; photocopy for additional registrants; Telephone registrations cannot be accepted.)
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For Continuing Education Purposes, please check if you are:
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□ CRC □ Certified Peer Specialist □ Educator/Act 48
□ LSW/LCSW/LMFT □LPC □ NCC Counselor
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Please make your check payable to OERP/WPIC and send it with the registration form to: Nancy Mundy
● OERP/WPIC ● 3811 O'Hara Street ● Champion Commons Building, 3rd Floor ● Pittsburgh, PA 15213 ●
Telephone:(412) 204-9090 ● FAX: (412) 204-9110 ●Email: mundynl@upmc.edu